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FY04 KXM

2004 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 66,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty/covered in fiberglass/filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty covered in filler/fibreglass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear alternator wiring melted

Rear engine bay light showing pink to rear

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle bottom undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,993 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also very worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *AT 1.6MM* (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *AT 1.7MM* (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 35,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 29,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 17,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,753 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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FY04 KXM is a 2004 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY04 KXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY04 KXM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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